Course Title: Support independence and wellbeing

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: HWSS6076C

Course Title: Support independence and wellbeing

Important Information:

This course is delivered and assessed in a cluster with

  • CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support 

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3413 - Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Course Contact: Clare McGlone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7929

Course Contact Email: clare.mcglone@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit applies to workers in a range of community services contexts who provide frontline support services within the context of an established individualised plan.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing

Element:

1. Recognise and support individual differences

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Recognise and respect the person’s social, cultural and spiritual differences

1.2 Avoid imposing own values and attitudes on others and support the person to express their own identity and preferences

1.3 Consider the person’s individual needs, stage of life, development and strengths when engaging in support activities

1.4 Recognise, respect and accommodate the person’s expressions of identity and sexuality as appropriate in the context of their age or stage of life

1.5 Promote and facilitate opportunities for participation in activities that reflect the person’s individual physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs

Element:

2. Promote independence

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Support the person to identify and acknowledge their own strengths and self-care capacity

2.2 Assist the person to identify opportunities to utilise their strengths, while communicating the importance of using available support when required 

2.3 Provide information and assistance to the person in order to facilitate access to support services and resources when needed 

2.4 Provide support that allows the person to self manage their own service delivery as appropriate

2.5 Encourage the person to build, strengthen and maintain independent

Element:

3. Support physical wellbeing

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Promote and encourage daily living habits that contribute to healthy lifestyle

3.2 Support and assist the person to maintain a safe and healthy environment 

3.3 Identify hazards and report according to organisation procedures 

3.4 Identify variations in a person’s physical condition and report according to organisation procedures 

3.5 Recognise indications that the person’s physical situation is affecting their wellbeing and report according to organisation procedures 

3.6 Identify physical health situations beyond scope of own role and report to relevant person

Element:

4. Support social, emotional and psychological wellbeing

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Promote self-esteem and confidence through use of positive and supportive communication

4.2 Contribute to the person’s sense of security through use of safe and predictable routines

4.3 Encourage and facilitate participation in social, cultural, spiritual activities, using existing and potential new networks and as per the person’s preferences

4.4 Identify aspects of supporting a person’s wellbeing outside scope of knowledge, skills and/or job role and seek appropriate support

4.5 Identify variations to a person’s wellbeing and report according to organisation procedures

4.6 Identify any cultural or financial issues impacting on the person’s wellbeing

4.7 Identify the person’s risk and protective factors in relation to mental health

4.8 Recognise and report possible indicators of abuse or neglect and report according to organisation procedures

4.9 Identify situations beyond scope of own role and report to relevant person

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this unit students will have the skills and knowledge required to provide individualised services in ways that support independence, as well as, physical and emotional wellbeing


Details of Learning Activities

The program schedule includes:
• Online self-paced learning resources
• Face-to-face classroom-based learning 
• Workplace based learning and assessment


Teaching Schedule

           

Week  

        

Topic  

        

Assessment / Learning activities  
       

Week 1  

   

    

Support independence and well being 

 

    

  • Funding & Support  

  • Considerations when making referral 

  • NDIS  
       

Week 2  

   

    

Provide individualized support 

 

    

  • apply a person-centred care, strengths-based, rights-based approach  

  • apply consumer-directed care  

  • empowerment and disempowerment  

  • apply knowledge of self-actualisation  

  • apply knowledge of citizenship  

 
       

Week 3  

   

   

    

Mid Semester Break  

    

 
       

Week 4  

   

   

    

Provide individualized support 

 

    

  • Identity-expression of personal identity  

  • Sexual expression - barriers and support needs  

  • LGBTI Participants- discuss individual differences socially and culturally  

  • Individualised care plans and Case notes  

  • Assessment Task 1- Knowledge assessment   
       

Week 5  

   

    

 Support independence and well being 

 

    

  • Factors affecting Health and wellbeing such as anxiety with the risk factors involved  

  • Healthy Lifestyle Strategies- safe environments, OH&S, and identifying hazards  

  • Assessment Task 2- Simulation- Role Play James Foster 
       

Week 6  

   

    

Support independence and well being 

 

    

  • Legal/ethical requirements  

  • Human Rights  

  • Complaints and Abuse  

  • Documentation required  

  • Developing skills 

  • Assessment Task 3- Simulation- Role Play Iris Fairweather 
       

Week 7  

  

   

    

Placement  

    

 

 
       

Week 8 

 

    

Placement  

    

 
       

Week 9 

 

    

Placement 

    

 
       

Week 10 

 

    

Placement 

    

AT4 - Placement WIL assessment   
       

Week 11 

 

    

De brief and assessment Review  

    

 
       

Week 12 

 

    

De brief and assessment Review  

    

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


Overview of Assessment

Overview of Assessment  

This unit of competency is delivered and assessed with the following unit sof competency:

  • CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support 

There will be three forms of assessment including knowledge quizzes, simulated assessments and practical assessments undertaken in the work place.

Students are given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1- Knowledge assessment 

Assessment Task 2- Simulation- Role Play James Foster

Assessment Task 3- Simulation- Role Play Iris Fairweather

Assessment Task 4 - Placement WIL assessment 

 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration

Other Information

Attendance:
Your teaming experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises teaching scheduale
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and­exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Leaming (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for­-credit

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